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How to be a good wingman?

I don't need a definition. I know what a wingman is. I just want to know specifically what kinds of things you can realistically say to play a friend up without making it look obvious that you're winging. What do you guys do?

Anecdotes and hypotheticals are appreciated.

Update:

very well written, untamed...i love how you so properly defined c*ckblocking haha...i think im gonna use your idea of coming up with stories and signals next time im out and about...a great service to my country indeed...i don't think anyone is gonna top your answer, but we'll see

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I'd buy you a drink if you were here in person. Being a Wingman is a great service to your country and for that I commend you :)

    But seriously, a good wingman is hard to find! I suggest coming up with game plans with your wing and to have a few stories that you plan on telling that night to be discussed so you both know what each other is saying.

    Also, have some signals down for when help is needed. Wings are great for distracting or entertaining your target girl's friends. Sometimes friends of the girl perceive you to be a threat to their friend's well being and they will try to intervene (aka c*ck blocking)

    Another good wing tactic would to be have him socially proof you. Meaning, he could agree with something you are saying or maybe laugh at a joke to up play the effect. Doing it too much will make him look like a fool but once in a while is great.

    Never down talk your wing and never have your wing down talk you. You guys are best friends (even if you are not) and there is nothing bad to say about each other.

    Another great idea is to have your wing leave you during a conversation with a girl and to bring more girls over to you. This conveys that your wing is socially savvy and able to hang with girls just as much as you are.

    Hope this helps.

  • 5 years ago

    wingman is the support for the guy who is most desperate,

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